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Positioning Controller

Sunday, 01 June 2008

EPOS, the second generation intelligent
positioning controller from
Maxon Precision Motors (Fall River,
MA), is suited for applications requiring
decentralized drive intelligence.
Based on the CANopen standard, the
drive covers a performance range of 1
to 700 watts. The controller can operate
in position, speed, and current control
mode, and can be configured to operate with both DC and EC
motors, depending on software commands.

The controller is protected against electromagnetic interference
and can synchronously run a path specified through interpolation
points dynamically and accurately. Coordinated multi-axis movements
and any profile can be carried out in a single-axis system. Online commands
can be carried out using CAN Master, or a PC via an USB or RS-232 interface. A USB to CAN and RS-232 to CAN gateway function is
also available.

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